Eskom Technical Official Positions (x6) 2025
Additional Information
Job Title: Technical Official Malamulele (Dx) x6
Vacancy Type: Internal Only
Task Grade: T06
Business Unit: Limlanga Cluster
Department: Maintenance and Operations
Location: Malamulele, Limpopo, South Africa
Reference Number: LOUMP1/Readvert1
Closing Date: 6 June 2025
Background & Job Description
Eskom, South Africa’s primary power utility, is seeking six qualified Technical Officials for its Malamulele Distribution (Dx) Division, located in the Limpopo province. This is a pivotal internal opportunity tailored for professionals aiming to ensure uninterrupted power supply in their local communities. The role is essential for maintaining and repairing infrastructure on the electrical distribution network, including operations up to 33kV.
These internal positions are suitable for professionals who possess relevant electrical engineering qualifications and have hands-on experience in operating and maintaining distribution networks.
Tasks
As a Technical Official, your responsibilities will include:
- Performing urgent and scheduled breakdown maintenance
- Executing routine infrastructure and electrical network maintenance
- Conducting minor construction work related to electrical distribution
- Ensuring full compliance with occupational health and safety standards
- Providing excellent and professional customer service in line with Eskom’s values
- Adhering to dead and limited live work practices and service agreements
Qualifications
Applicants must have one of the following minimum academic qualifications:
- Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics and Science
- NCV Level 4
- NSC Level 3
- N3 Engineering qualification at NQF Level 4 with a minimum of 120 credits
Experience
To qualify for this role, candidates should have at least:
- 2 Years of relevant experience in distribution network operations and maintenance
Skills and Competencies
Leadership Skills:
- Coaching and mentoring team members
- Developing cohesive operational teams
- Driving results through collaborative teamwork
- Leading with empowerment and accountability
Behavioral Traits:
- Integrity and professionalism
- Customer-centric mindset
- Results-driven approach
Technical Knowledge:
- Eskom’s internal standards, directives, and procedures
- Electrical theory related to transformers, switchgear, and auxiliary systems
- Low and high-voltage system operations (up to 33kV)
- Emergency response protocols and ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 quality systems
- Familiarity with tools, equipment, and safe work practices
- Meter worker certification, crane and mobile platform operations, auger and rock drilling
Practical Skills:
- Valid Driver’s License (EC/EB/C1)
- Public Driver’s Permit (PDP)
- Basic workshop and tool handling
- Effective communication and interpersonal relations
- Authorisation for Low Voltage operations
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Brief Company Contact Details
Company Name: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
Region: Limlanga Cluster, Malamulele
Visit: www.eskom.co.za
Contact Centre: 08600 37566
